Briefly.co.za was blown away by the beautiful advice Mzansi’s social media users gave for their own younger selves, prompted by Nomzamo’s uplifting words.

@kyssheart: “ I’d say go for it all, with passion and optimism ”

@sah_ginger: “Don’t rush to be older,enjoy your youthful years to the fullest .”

@bahlekhoza: “I would tell myself that it okay to be different, that people have different paths. So I shouldn't compare myself to others. I would tell myself not to rush things, that everything that belongs to me will come to me in due time. I would tell myself not to listen to people who judge me or try to tell me how to live my life because they don't know where I am going.I would tell myself it's ok to fail, just as long as I learn from my mistakes”

@samuh_ndosi: “I would tell my younger self: Get out of the closet,it's stuffy and it's taking away your oxygen+you're missing out on living your best life,your TRUE life. People will judge,that's fine. Your freedom is more important.”